Antique Map of the Bonin Islands by Hawks, 1856

Reference
PCT-28015
Date
1856
Region
Asia
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
28.0 x 21.5 cm (11.0 x 8.5 in)
Condition
Excellent
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 88

Antique map titled 'Chart of the Bonin Group of Islands.' The Bonin Islands, known in Japan as the Ogasawara Group are an archipelago of over 30 subtropical and tropical islands, some 1,000 kilometres directly south of Tokyo, Japan. This print originates from 'Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China seas and Japan, performed in the years 1852, 1853, and 1854, under the command of Commodore M.C. Perry (..)' by Francis L. Hawks. Artists and Engravers: Lithographs after W. Heine and E. Brown.

Artist: Lithographs after W. Heine and E. Brown.

Condition: Excellent given age. General age related toning and occasional light foxing. Please study image carefully. Date: 1856 Overall size: 21.5 x 28 cm. Image size: 0.001 x 16 x 22 cm.

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